The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute is the only American adoption think tank doing real research on the experience and impact of adoption, and a great source for learning about public policy issues concerning adoption.

Robert L. Ballard has edited a great book Pieces of Me: Who do I Want to Be which is a collection of stories, poems, art, music, quotes, activities, provocative questions, and more all for the young adopted person who wants to figure out his or her story but doesn t know where to begin.

Three fantastic teens have started a wonderful and important organization, Chinese Children International. CCI is run by adoptees for adoptees. The mission of CCI is to unite Chinese adoptees from all over the world and promotes open discussions among its members and encourages members to share experiences with other adoptees.

“Molly Feazel desperately wants to quit the Chinese dance group that her mother enrolled her in at age 5, because it sets her apart from friends in her Virginia suburb. Her mother, though, insists that…”

“Being adopted is different. It can be confusing to the adopted kid and to other people (especially if you are a trans-racial adoptee, because they spot the difference and want answers.) So, adoption to me…”

Two clips from Beyond Somewhere Between - Bonus featurette only available with the DVD...